Lovable

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌvəbəl/

Definitions of lovable

adjective describing a person or thing that is easy to love or have affection for

Example Sentences

A1 My puppy is so lovable.

A2 Children find cartoon characters to be lovable.

B1 The protagonist in the romantic comedy was portrayed as a lovable character.

B2 The elderly couple's enduring love was truly lovable.

C1 The lovable nature of the main character endeared him to audiences.

C2 The author's ability to create lovable characters is what makes her novels so popular.

Examples of lovable in a Sentence

formal The lovable character in the novel quickly became a fan favorite.

informal My dog is so lovable, everyone who meets him falls in love with him.

slang That new rom-com movie is full of lovable characters, you should totally watch it.

figurative Her infectious laugh was like a lovable melody that brightened up the room.

Grammatical Forms of lovable

• past tense: loved
• plural: lovables
• comparative: more lovable
• superlative: most lovable
• present tense: loveable
• future tense: will be lovable
• perfect tense: have loved
• continuous tense: being lovable
• singular: lovable
• positive degree: lovable
• infinitive: to love
• gerund: loving
• participle: loving

Origin and Evolution of lovable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lovable' originated from the Old English word 'lufigendlic' which meant 'worthy of love'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lovable' has retained its original meaning of being worthy of love, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe things that are endearing or attractive.